Publications by authors named "Ruth Sabrina Safferi"
Frequency, geographical distribution, clinical characteristics, antivenom utilisation and outcomes of King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) bites in Malaysia.
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Snakebite envenomation is a major but often overlooked public health issue in tropical and subtropical regions, with particular challenges in medical infrastructure and record-keeping, especially concerning the King Cobra in Malaysia.
- - A study from 2015 to 2020 analyzed 32 cases of King Cobra bites, primarily occurring in Peninsular Malaysia, where most victims attempted to catch or interact with the snake, leading to significant symptoms like ptosis and requiring advanced medical interventions.
- - Most patients received antivenom treatment, primarily the monospecific King Cobra antivenom, but the study noted one death due to severe complications, highlighting the need for better public awareness and timely treatment to improve outcomes.
Frequency, geographical distribution and outcomes of pit viper bites in Malaysia consulted to Remote Envenomation Consultancy Services (RECS) from 2017 to 2020.
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The study examines the distribution and incidence of pit viper bites in Malaysia from January 2017 to December 2020, highlighting that the presence of species varies with altitude and geographical location.
- - A total of 523 confirmed pit viper bite cases were reported, primarily among young adult Malaysian males, with the majority occurring in non-occupational settings and affecting the upper limbs.
- - The commonest species involved was Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus, and the most frequently used antivenom was Green Pit Viper Antivenom, with most patients needing only one dose; the findings emphasize the need for adequate antivenom supply in regional hospitals.
Pit vipers from the genus Tropidolaemus are identified as one of the common causes of snake bite from venomous species in Malaysia. All Tropidolaemus species bite cases referred to the Remote Envenomation Consultation Services (RECS) between 2015-2021 were included. A total of 4,718 snake-related injuries cases consulted to RECS with 310 (6.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Snakebite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease posing public health challenges globally. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries are among the tropical regions with disproportionately high incidence of snakebite. Hence, this study aimed to review the situation of snakebite, antivenom market and access to antivenoms in ASEAN.
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